Elton John urges FL gov. to save HIV/AIDS funding

AP

British musician Elton John attends his concert presented by Chopard company in a new concert hall opened in Barvikha Luxury Village, outside Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. Chopard is a luxury watch, jewelry, and accessories company founded in 1860. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

June 1, 2011 7:28:49 AM PDT

Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -June 1, 2011 --

Singer Elton John is urging Florida Gov. Rick Scott to protect a program that helps low-income HIV/AIDS patients get medication needed to control the virus.